Nude Recreation Week, takes place July 7–14, 2013 and was created by The Naturist Society (TNS) 38 years ago. This annual event is supported by TNS and the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), with events taking place around the globe.

Vacationing at nude sunbathing resorts is one of the fastest growing trends in the travel industry, according to The Wall Street Journal. And Nude Recreation Week is a great time to invite your non-nudist friends to the party. There are clothing-optional resorts in every state and country, so it’s easy to find a place to comfortably take your friends and introduce them to your weekend (or all-the-time) activities.

This year, the festivities culminate in an attempt to set a new world record at the World Record Skinny-Dip, taking place at locations across North America on July 13. The last record was set in 2010 for the most number of people simultaneously naked in the water. The time of this year’s attempt is 1 pm local, and the goal is to track how many people are in pools and watering holes in the buff. You can view a list of participating resorts and learn more on the AANR website: http://www.aanr.com/world-record-skinny-dip. Sounds like a good time to host a party!

Most resorts host a variety of fun activities during Nude Recreation Week, ranging from merely swimming to volleyball tournaments and other outdoor sporting events. But it’s mostly a time to encourage those new to the lifestyle to take part. It’s a great opportunity to “come out” to non-nudist friends and invite them to your backyard party or a nearby resort.

AANR provides a list of ways to ease people into the idea of being nude:

• Take a skinny dip in the backyard pool. You’ll be surprised at how good it feels. And no swimsuits to rinse out after!
• Clean the house au naturel. Most people work up a sweat dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, so save a step and clean in the buff before you clean off your own body.
• Get naked with nature. Plant some flowers or veggies in your garden, pull those pesky weeds, or sit outside and read a book. You’ll be that much closer to the pool when it’s time to cool off.
• Exercise naked. The treadmill, jump rope, weights, or exercise video can be a great way to get those muscles moving and heart beating. Just don’t try this one at the gym!
• Telecommute so you can spend a day or two at home working in the nude. Your house is your sanctuary, so take advantage.

This year, truenudists.com is supporting the World Record Skinny-Dip, and as a member of the site, you should be first in line to strip down and jump in! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers and share the fun and ease of being nude. Just tell them it means less laundry at the end of the week; that should get them!

Find an Event
There are lots of places to learn about private nudist parties in your area: Check out truenudists.com, AANR (http://www.aanr.com/), or Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/phoenix-nudists-by-truenudists/), or ask your friends who are already in the lifestyle about what’s coming up in your ‘hood. Identify first what kind of party it is (clothing optional or nude) and who is welcome. While most nudists are exceptionally family friendly, be sure you know what to expect before you pack up your whole family. Also, some adults who are new to the lifestyle may be uncomfortable being nude in front of strange children. It’s better to do a bit of research before showing up.

Know What to Expect
It’s typically good to go to any new environment with a buddy: a friend, a sibling, or a significant other work well. However, if you don’t have someone willing to join you, make sure you’re ready to interact with others. There’s nothing worse than having a person no one knows lurking in the corner of the pool watching everyone; that makes the whole situation uncomfortable. And that brings us to the idea of voyeurs. In any environment, they are a possibility. Don’t be one. And if you’re a single man, be even more aware of how you’re conducting yourself at a clothes-free event. You may find this to be the first—and last!—nudist event you attend.

Keep It Covered
Always have a towel with you, and use it every time you sit down. Alternatively, you can take your own chair and just sit on that. It’s bad form to put a bare bottom on furniture that doesn’t belong to you, and the extra layer will also protect you from seats that have been soaking up the sun’s heat.

If you’re a man who’s new to the environment and suddenly finds nature sending blood to the wrong part of your body, your towel can serve as a quick cover-up to avoid any embarrassing situations as well.

Have Fun
Essentially, checking out your first private nudist party is a lot like going to any other party where you don’t know anyone. Mind your P’s and Q’s, get to know people, and be friendly. Before long, you’ll make some new friends and have your dance card full of all kinds of fun activities to keep your summer exciting.

When looking for that perfect person, we naturally seek others who share similar values and attitudes, but what about hobbies and lifestyles? It’s impossible to know everything about a person immediately. Typically, we start with topical conversations that only skim the surface. And some things, such as hanging out with strangers while not wearing clothes, can be a bigger conversation to tackle, especially if you’re pretty sure the other person isn’t also into the clothes-free lifestyle.

The way you share your hobbies and lifestyle with someone special will really depend on you, the other person, and your relationship. We all know that the best relationships are built on honesty, and since we’re heading into pool season across most of the globe, it’s likely to come up that you attend pool parties in the buff. And some people may be ready to check out the scene with you, while others may not be bothered yet not ready to be naked in a group setting. Still others may completely misunderstand what nudism is about and be jealous that you’re sharing such a seemingly intimate activity with others.
This is a great time to whip out some education. If your partner isn’t a nudist, get ready to teach him or her about the lifestyle! Show off some of the family-friendly nudist sites online, introduce her to your nudist friends, or invite him to a clothing-optional party so he can choose to stay clothed or not. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of being misinformed or apprehensive. Once you explain that the lifestyle is innocent and natural, you’re likely to gain at least acceptance if not full-out participation.

It may just take time, and only you will know how to broach the subject based on your specific situation. If you’re comfortable with your nudist lifestyle (and we are sure you are, especially since you’re here!), it’s that much more likely your friend / lover will be too. You never know: Before long, you might have a companion on your next nudist resort vacation!

What have been your experiences introducing a new love interest or good friend to nudism? We’d love to hear about what you did to make things run smoothly, or if your confession led to a huge fight and break up. Share your stories in the comments!

Nudist coming out of closet

Usually, when you hear the term “coming out,” you probably think of individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. But there are a lot more categories than sexual preference that require “outing” ourselves to friends, family, and coworkers. Whatever seems different or odd to the vast majority of people means there must follow an explanation to support our choices. One of these categories is definitely sharing the fact that you’re a nudist. Are YOU ready to come out as a nudist?

Maybe you’ve already shared with some loved ones that you enjoy lounging around without clothes on. And maybe you’ve received that look; you know the one: that look that immediately labels you a sex-crazed nymphomaniac who’s hosting weekly orgies poolside. Too often, the textile-wearing crowd jumps to conclusions that because you’re not into keeping your body parts covered at all times, you must be doing something sexual while you’re naked. Certainly, there is a lifestyle that is fine with that, but it’s usually not just people who are nudists.

So what can you do to let people know that being naked is just like wearing another outfit?

- Share that nudism is a family-friendly activity; children and teens are very welcome to join their parents
   and families at resorts and backyard parties.
- Invite them to an event, which you may choose to label as clothing optional.
- Give them information from area nudist resorts and organizations.
- Be open and answer questions.

A big part of coming out as anything away from society’s norm requires education. No doubt that your friends and loved ones will have a number of questions about your choice to be naked, especially with others! Hopefully, though, by remaining open and honestly sharing the lifestyle, you’ll not only educate more people, you may even find some new friends to be naked with you! And that’s really what it’s all about.

Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin
You already know you’re okay with being naked, but that’s in the comfortable surroundings of home with people who accept and love you. Really, though, what’s different about going out to a nudist resort? Everyone else will be just as naked as you are, and everyone is there to enjoy the day, the events, the pool…they’re likely struggling with some of the same issues you are. Just relax and know that you are among friends, even if you’ve not yet met them.

Know the Expectations
When you go to a fancy restaurant, you need to know which fork to use first. Likewise, there are certain rules of etiquette at a nudist resort. Most of them are pretty obvious: be respectful of others, don’t stare, don’t touch, and don’t sit on furniture without a towel between you and your bare skin. And for goodness sake, don’t show arousal. Men are often hesitant to visit a nudist resort because they feel they’ll be walking around with a continual erection. Usually, though, it doesn’t take long to realize that skin is just another outfit and it isn’t much different than walking around in clothes.

Plan to Have Fun
If this is your first time at a nudist resort, it might help to have a plan. Do some research on the place to know what events are coming up. Maybe you’re more the type who likes to enter under the radar; if so, go on a lazy day when not much is happening. If you want to do more than just dip your toes in the pool (literally and figuratively), visit a nudist resort during an event, such a volleyball tournament or Halloween party. Sometimes, it’s good to get lost in the crowd.

No matter how you plan to visit a nudist resort for the first time, keep an open mind and be ready to have fun. Nudists are a fun-loving group who will likely welcome you into the fold with a smile and laughs. Just keep your eyes up!

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Although, in theory, nudism is a family-friendly activity for young and old, in practice, it may be a different experience.

Whether clothed or naked, there is a generational difference in our approach to life, especially when looking at 20s and 30s vs. 50s and 60s. The younger group may be seen as loud and disrespectful, whereas the older folks may appear to youth as stodgy and not fun. It can be a dilemma, especially for the community organizers who want to plan events that appeal to all visitors.

What has your experience been in the clothing-optional lifestyle? Do you feel too old or too young for some events? Have you ever experienced a feeling of ageism? Chime in below in the comments!

While we have become dependent on having everything at our fingertips, with the ability to call, text, surf, or snap a picture at any moment, those handy little devices can cause some issues as well. Just go check out a sneak preview of an upcoming blockbuster and you’ll know that the theatre doesn’t allow any cell phones into the movie. Why? They’re distracting for one thing, but they’re also protecting their property, and they know that those little gadgets can quickly take pictures and video, almost with no one noticing.

The same is true at clothing-option resorts. While you want to be connected to the outside world, the owners of the property and those who are enjoying its facilities also want to protect their property and privacy. But you want access to your electronic devices to make calls, check out something on the Internet, or read a book while lounging by the pool. So what can you do to assure others that you’re not using your phone to take their picture?

TrueNudists.com is proud to introduce a specially designed sticker to cover the camera lens of your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. With this simple, easy cover-up, you’ll let everyone know that you respect his/her privacy. You’ll also be sharing with them a great resource to meet other like-minded people, and you may even strike up a new friendship with this conversation starter!

To get your very own TrueNudists.com lens sticker, just send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to .

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August 14, 2012 (Phoenix, Ariz.) — New websites are launched daily, and the world is always looking for the next big thing in social media sites. TrueNudists.com, a site designed for naturists, nudists, and those involved in the textile-free lifestyle to connect and interact, may be that site. The site grew from 0 to 100,000 in three years, but it only took another flip of the calendar to move it up to 150,000.

Like other social media sites, TrueNudists.com enables members to create a personalized profile page, post pictures and status updates, and host meetings with friends through the site. A basic free membership gives users access to the majority of the site’s offerings, while a paid membership unlocks more features. Strict privacy settings allow members to block their profiles and usage statistics from search engines, if they choose.

After reaching 100,000 members last August, TrueNudists.com was upgraded to offer additional functionality and privacy for its members. As it continues to grow exponentially, the site’s creator is taking action to ensure the content remains clean and focused on naturist activities. The site is constantly monitored to identify those who are using it inappropriately. “We want the site to be a safe haven for nudists and naturists to virtually ‘hang out’ and chat with others in the lifestyle. What TrueNudists.com is not is a pornographic site. These new upgrades allow us to quickly find and remove members who are using the site in such a manner,” shared the site’s creator.

Based on feedback from members, new features are added regularly. TrueNudists.com also hosts meetings at clothing-optional resorts to get members together. While the site may be a place to virtually meet other nudists, the whole idea is to share naturist activities. These hosted events allow that to happen.

Members of TrueNudists.com are located across the US and around the world. Often, US members use the site to find naturist-friendly locations to visit when traveling abroad. The site offers a location section that showcases resorts and other events across the globe. And since members are sprinkled near and far, it’s as easy as a mouse click to schedule small-group gatherings wherever members may find themselves.

TrueNudists.com is for everyone: singles, couples, families, young, and old. Nudism is widely enjoyed by people from all walks of life, and the site offers a way to meet others when the topic doesn’t come up easily around the work water cooler.

“We’re looking forward to expanding our presence around the world and continuing to be THE go-to social media site for nudists and naturists,” shared the site’s creator.

For more information about True Nudists, please direct inquiries to Amanda Collins of The Grammar Doctors: 602-482-3495 or amanda@grammardocs.com.